Portrait

Portrait

Quartet group Portrait debuted with an album that topped the charts and a single that was heard everywhere. But, when they decided to tap into a new sound, the industry pushed them to the side. Join our host Glyniss as she talks about this '90s R&B band and what could have been had they been given the chance. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith.  Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0okVP4JY8lj6yd2B1GFU7q?si=vnh-iNjUS4-Nx4NkKnSb2A&pi=TCo2gZa4TYCpG Apple Music link to playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diary-of-a-black-band-deep-cuts/pl.u-NpXmbb4uLDLp02 No copyright infringement is intended.

Brownstone

R&B trio Brownstone's gospel and soul influence made them stand out during a time when R&B was in heavy competition. They also received a stamp of approval from the one and only King of Pop. Glyniss highlights their early years, raw, unfiltered vocals, and the cursed sophomore slump that made a powerhouse, fiery group in the industry fizzle away. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith.  Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0okVP4JY8lj6yd2B1GFU7q?si=vnh-iNjUS4-Nx4NkKnSb2A&pi=TCo2gZa4TYCpG Apple Music link to playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diary-of-a-black-band-deep-cuts/pl.u-NpXmbb4uLDLp02 No copyright infringement is intended.

Zhané

R&B duo Zhané were early pioneers of soulful and jazzy R&B and hip-hop. Our host Glyniss discusses their study of music, their individualism as a women-led duo staying in their own lane, and the pressures to conform to the status quo of the music industry. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith.  Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0okVP4JY8lj6yd2B1GFU7q?si=vnh-iNjUS4-Nx4NkKnSb2A&pi=TCo2gZa4TYCpG Apple Music link to playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diary-of-a-black-band-deep-cuts/pl.u-NpXmbb4uLDLp02 No copyright infringement is intended.

LeVert

R&B trio LeVert made a huge impact on the music industry between the '80s and late '90s with their innovative breakout hits, innovative sound, and their influence on soul and R&B. Our host Glyniss discusses their monumental career, their impact on the New Jack Swing, and how the group molded one of the biggest R&B stars of its time. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith.  Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0okVP4JY8lj6yd2B1GFU7q?si=vnh-iNjUS4-Nx4NkKnSb2A&pi=TCo2gZa4TYCpG Apple Music link to playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diary-of-a-black-band-deep-cuts/pl.u-NpXmbb4uLDLp02 No copyright infringement is intended.

Soul For Real

For the first episode of Diary of a Black Band, Glyniss talks about the "Candy Rain" Uptown music group, Soul For Real. She discusses their quick rise to superstardom, and what they could've become had they received the full support they needed in an ever-changing industry. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith.  Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0okVP4JY8lj6yd2B1GFU7q?si=vnh-iNjUS4-Nx4NkKnSb2A&pi=TCo2gZa4TYCpG Apple Music link to playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diary-of-a-black-band-deep-cuts/pl.u-NpXmbb4uLDLp02 No copyright infringement is intended.